Barnes' arrest warrant alleges he shot Alvin Pratt, who police said was shot in his lower torso.

Police have said that while people were waiting to get food at the Rib Shack restaurant near that location, the two men recognized each other.

Authorities allege both the shooter and the victim said one was part of the "H&R," or the H&R Boys Gang that represents the southeast Saginaw neighborhood that includes Harold and Ray streets, and the other was from the "Sunny," or the Sunny Side Gang from the city's South Side, police said.

A fight broke out in the parking lot, and the 25-year-old Pratt was shot, police said.

Prosecutors initially charged Barnes with carrying a concealed weapon, carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, and possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Following Barnes' June 16 preliminary hearing, prosecutors added the assault charge, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. Saginaw County District Judge A.T. Frank then bound Barnes over for trial on all four charges.

Joseph C. Barnes

Prosecutors also charged Barnes' brother, Joseph C. Barnes, with carrying a concealed weapon in connection with the incident.

The brothers, who are free on bond, are scheduled for a July 22 trial before Circuit Judge Janet M. Boes.

— Andy Hoag covers courts for MLive/The Saginaw News. Email him at ahoag@mlive.com or follow him on Twitter @awhoag